Let’s not assume that Marquise Overton’s (Jenks, Okla./Jenks) love for Oklahoma was heightened by Thursday night’s outstanding Allstate Sugar Bowl win against Alabama. That admiration and respect has always been there.

On Friday afternoon, the ESPN Junior 300 defensive tackle decided it was time to truly show his appreciation. Overton verbally committed to Oklahoma and became the Sooners’ fourth commitment of the 2015 class -- all four being ESPN Junior 300 players.

Overton, a 6-foot-2, 290-pound tackle, chose Oklahoma over offers from Oklahoma State, Baylor, Ole Miss, Texas Tech and others. He watched with pride as his future team defeat Alabama, 45-31, on Thursday and figured now would be as good of a time as any to end his recruiting process.

“It’s been like this a long time,” Overton said of his feelings toward the Sooners. “I’d been thinking about it and thought it was time to do it. The coaches said they were excited to be able to write me on their board. They couldn’t wait; I can’t wait.”

Recruited by defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery and defensive coordinator Mike Stoops, Overton is a low-to-the-ground tackle with great lower-body strength and excellent agility. He bench presses 330 pounds and he squats 600.